princeps

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The title of the Roman emperor during the principate.
  2. One who, or that which, is foremost, original, etc.
  3. The editio princeps, or first edition of a book.

Pronunciation

/ˈprɪn.sɛps/ /ˈprɪŋ.kɛps/

Word forms

princeps principes

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin prī̆nceps (“first, foremost”). Doublet of prince and principe.

Synonyms

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